#elisa it's really not a great look to admit you function under an assumption that people lie

[thoughtfulfangirling]

This is so interesting to me!

So first of all, Goliath and his clan, he knows, haven't actually invited Elisa into the castle, and she hasn't explained her presence (why Elisa? It's really not that hard!). So, she still isn't welcome here even if she is here now. And you know what, I think that's really very valid.

So when she asks, Goliath reminds her why. She still hasn't explained herself. I don't think she realizes yet that he and the others see the castle as theirs and not Xanatos's. She's still thinking of it in terms of belonging to Xanatos though, so she might not quite yet see how her presence here is an affront to the gargoyles and not Xanatos.

And when she replies, Elisa is in fact talking about something very specific. She's answering his question in the most non-answering sort of way, but what she means is that she doesn't believe Owen and Xanatos. She doesn't believe they didn't post a bigger threat to the city she's 'sworn to protect' than they're letting on.

I really don't know if I buy that Elisa has any sort of trust issue on the level with Goliath. I think this is a moment to try and further forge a connection. Xanatos was all warmth and readiness to act like he trusted the gargoyles, so there's something easier for Goliath to believe in Elisa claiming distrust even if I don't think she means it in the way he is taking it.